Organic waste could soon be recycled into reusable products under a partnership between Deakin University and a Japanese company.
The Geelong-based Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub is working with Jet Technology to address the landfill crisis facing Australia.
They will explore the capability of Jet Technology’s Environmental Recycling System to convert the organic waste.
Professor Colin Barrow from Deakin said sending organic waste to landfill was a missed opportunity.
“Through this project we are exploring innovative methods to reduce organic waste, mitigate environmental impacts, and create value-adding products for a range of sectors,” he said.
“Supporting Jet Technology with supply chains and infrastructure, we will develop viable solutions for repurposing industry-generated organic waste to build a circular economy across different sectors, unlocking millions of dollars in value and strengthening domestic manufacturing.”
